Published Sep 03, 2025Last updated 4 hours ago1 minute readRCMP believe a vehicle that was torched in East Preston on Monday night had been involved in a shooting in nearby Cherry Brook that afternoon. Photo by File photoArticle contentRCMP are appealing for information from the public as they investigate a shooting in Cherry Brook and a subsequent vehicle fire in nearby East Preston.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentAn RCMP news release Wednesday said police responded Monday at 3:38 p.m. to reports of shots fired on Cherry Brook Road in Cherry Brook.Article contentArticle contentOfficers located shell casings in the 100 block of the road and learned two vehicles had been involved: a black car and a brown or grey SUV.Article contentLater that day, at about 9:20 p.m., RCMP and firefighters responded to a vehicle fire on Lake Eagle Drive in East Preston. Officers believe the burnt vehicle was the SUV involved in the shooting.Article contentAnyone who has information about the incidents or dashcam footage of Cherry Brook Road between the hours of 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Monday, or of Lake Eagle Drive between 3:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Monday, is asked to contact Halifax RCMP at 902-490-5020 or submit an anonymous tip to Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers.Article contentArticle content
RCMP seek information about Cherry Brook shooting, East Preston vehicle fire
